Sunday, April 6, 2008

sobriety zine

Call for Submissions

Being SoberThis is one of my favorite definitions of sober:showing self-controlI know plenty traditionally "sober"/straightedge folksthat do all sorts of terrible self righteouscompulsive bullshit and plenty friends who drink andare on top of their shit. I'm interested in people whomake the conscious decision to be present, responsive,and accountable to themselves, their partners, theirfamily their community and communities at large. It'sup to you to decide what you need and can handle.

Having FunIn my experience this responsibility is overwhelmingsome times. Being sober can seem really constrainingwhen everyone seems to do things so easily when drunk.things get awkward some times but I have learned howto fuck, speak, listen, consent, dance, play, read,socialize, scream, run from cops and be free since Igot sober 6 years ago. Right now I love beingsupportive to my friends, reading autobiographies bystrong women of color, gardening and drinkingdumpstered tea.

What do you like to do?

I'm excited by your stories and comics about doingwhat you love while being sober. This could be aboutyr past, present or future exploits.